Opuntia dejecta
Also known as: Nopalea dejecta (Salm-Dyck) Salm-Dyck +2 more
- Nopalea dejecta (Salm-Dyck) Salm-Dyck
- Opuntia diffusa Pfeiff.
- Opuntia horizontalis Pfeiff.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent tree.
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Opuntia dejecta is a tree-like cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Algeria, India, Queensland, Sardegna, Sicilia, South Australia, Spain, Tunisia, Western Australia